Carl Radke Reveals Details on Budding Romance with Southern Charm's Venita Aspen
Summer House star Carl Radke has offered new glimpses into his developing connection with Southern Charm personality Venita Aspen, sharing candid details during a recent season 10 promotional event. The reality television star hinted at exciting possibilities ahead within the expansive Bravoverse, sparking considerable interest among fans of both popular shows.
First Sparks Ignite During Extended Brooklyn Date
The initial chapter of their story unfolded in mid-November 2025 with a memorable first date that spanned nearly five hours. Radke confirmed to attendees at New York City's 92NY venue on January 28 that their evening began at his non-alcoholic establishment, Soft Bar, located in Brooklyn, followed by Mexican cuisine at a nearby restaurant.
"We had a really nice time," Radke revealed, according to reports from People magazine. The pair connected again in December and later crossed paths in London during a Bravo and Peacock event tied to English Premier League soccer coverage. Radke described Aspen as "awesome" and "really sweet," noting that their monthly catch-ups help maintain a lighthearted dynamic.
Crossover Connections Through Mutual Friends
The reality stars were already familiar with each other through mutual acquaintance Ciara Miller from Summer House. Aspen had previously visited the summer house location, establishing early connections within the Bravo universe. Radke first publicly expressed admiration for Aspen during BravoCon 2025, stating, "Venita is beautiful. She's really cool." Fans recall him adding that they deepened their understanding of each other significantly during that event.
Aspen provided additional perspective during her recent appearance on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen. "We're taking it day by day, out on dates and trying to understand each other better," she shared. The Southern Charm star explicitly dismissed characterization of their connection as a "situationship," emphasizing, "I'm trying to see if it can evolve into a relationship."
Navigating Past Relationships and Geographic Distance
Radke, 41, approaches this new connection with measured caution following his broken engagement to Lindsay Hubbard in September 2023, which occurred just weeks before their planned wedding. Aspen, 32, ended her relationship with boyfriend Manny Houston in early 2025, as documented during Southern Charm's tenth season.
The geographic separation between Aspen's Charleston base and Radke's New York City residence presents logistical challenges. "I've got a lot on my plate. She lives in Charleston, and I'm in New York City, so we all know how that can unfold," Radke remarked, alluding to previous Bravo relationships that struggled with distance, such as Craig Conover and Paige DeSorbo's arrangement.
During her December appearance on the Not Skinny But Not Fat podcast, Aspen enthusiastically recalled their extended first date, noting they "lasted for almost five hours" and ultimately "shut the place down."
Bravoverse Buzz and Upcoming Seasons
The romantic development arrives as Summer House prepares for its tenth season premiere on February 3 on Bravo, while Southern Charm continues delivering Charleston-based drama. This cross-show flirtation introduces fresh narrative possibilities, blending Hamptons summer energy with Southern elegance and charm.
Viewers now watch closely to see whether geographic separation or reality television pressures will test their emerging connection. Both stars currently express optimism about future possibilities, keeping fans engaged with this unfolding Bravoverse storyline that bridges two of the network's most popular franchises.
